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Pharmacology, 6 ECTS credits.
/Farmakologi/
For:
KA
KeBi
Kem
PRO
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 47
Rec. self-study hours: 113
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Biology, Chemical biology, Chemistry
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G2
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Aim:
After the course the student will be able to:
- describe the principles of drug absorption, distribution and elimination.
- describe drug / receptor interactions and their implications
- explain the mechanisms of action of drugs acting on specific organ / body system.
- apply pharmacological methodology
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Biochemistry
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Organisation:
The course consists of lectures, laborations and seminars
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Course contents:
The course includes studies in basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, as well as a choice of drug groups, their mechanisms of action and clinical use.
Laboratory work in the course includes theoretical and practical exercises in pharmacology methodology.
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Course literature:
Lippincottā?Ts Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 5/e: International Edition (ISBN: 9781451143201) Ed: Harvey and Champe.
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Examination: |
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Written examination
Approved laboratory course
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4,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
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Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IMH.
Director of Studies: Eva Lindström
Examiner: Eva Lindström
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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